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29 October, 2025
St Patrick's Primary makes splash in poster competition
Three students from the school were chosen winners in a number of categories of the GWM Water 2025 National Water Week Poster Competition.
STUDENTS from St Patrick’s Primary School showed off their water awareness knowledge in the most creative way possible.
Three students from the school were chosen winners in a number of categories of the GWM Water 2025 National Water Week Poster Competition.
The organisation said this year’s competition attracted an “outstanding response”, with more than 530 entries from kindergartens and schools throughout the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions.
St Patrick’s Primary School students Angela, Sadie and Matilda won the Grade one and two, three and four and five and six categories respectively— each winning $400 for the school, bringing home a total of $1200.
Darcy, Lily, Eva and Myah also received an Honourable Mention for their hard work.
The school was presented their winnings last Tuesday by GWM Water’s Phil the Bucket.
The National Water Week Poster Competition is part of GWMWater’s commitment to education and engagement, encouraging young people to think about water conservation and sustainability in fun and meaningful ways.
GWMWater Chair Caroline Welsh joined Phil the Bucket in celebrating the winners, presenting awards and viewing the inspiring artwork from St Patrick’s and Donald Primary School.
“We’re thrilled by the enthusiasm and creativity shown by students across the region,” said Ms Welsh.
“Their artwork reflects a deep understanding of the importance of water in our lives and communities.”
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